I still need the side step to complete my installation. Any ideas how much they are now from the stealer? I've seen one on eBay for £165, but has now increased to £200.
Fitting the OEM Auxillary Heating Ductwork
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That’s expensive, I’m sure we can sort one out for you , il check the cost in the morning
Step insert Titan black
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Crazy - £100 cheaper for the same thing ( and they still will make a profit ).
I think that I paid around £50 for mine from Germany in 2019.
I think that I paid around £50 for mine from Germany in 2019.
Hi folks, slightly off topic but I don't have the budget to do the full OEM ducting. Having said that I'd like my van, where possible, to look as stock as it can. With this in mind, although I plan on drilling a hole for the outlet behind my driver seat for the after market round vent, do you think it would be possible to drill the round hole on the drivers side step and fit the OEM step with vent over the top?
I've not bought my heater yet so while I think this may be possible I wanted to see if there were any issues that I haven't foreseen which would stop me being able to do it. Plan would be to paint the surrounding metal black so that it didn't show through the vent.
I've not bought my heater yet so while I think this may be possible I wanted to see if there were any issues that I haven't foreseen which would stop me being able to do it. Plan would be to paint the surrounding metal black so that it didn't show through the vent.
yes, definitely possible. a round vent in the sidestep has been done before.
Are there any barriers to then covering that with the OEM sidestep vent?
Thanks for your response, the only thing I can imagine being an issue is finding a way of securing the ducting to the hole I have cut but I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it!
Assuming you are talking about a 2Kw heater:
Just use a round 60mm non-closeable vent - straight through the steel and plastic. It would be a bit of a faff trying to put an oem vented step over a 60mm vent. It may be possible to affix and seal the rear of a 60mm vent to the outside of the steel for the ducting and use the OEM step liner but seems too much work just to have it look OEM.
Just use a round 60mm non-closeable vent - straight through the steel and plastic. It would be a bit of a faff trying to put an oem vented step over a 60mm vent. It may be possible to affix and seal the rear of a 60mm vent to the outside of the steel for the ducting and use the OEM step liner but seems too much work just to have it look OEM.
I prefer the look of the step than just firing in the 60mm vent, so was just wanting to see if it was possible or if anyone had done it. Less fussed about the ducting in the B pillar as it will be hidden away anyway!
Edit: Have just realised the step I ordered includes the ducting so don't need to worry about it after all! Thanks for the advice nonetheless.
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It would be possible - you would have to countersink the bolt heads that secure the vent 1/2 to the steel so that they don't cause the vent to bulge outward.
If you use the rear half of a Webasto closeable vent like this:
If you use the rear half of a Webasto closeable vent like this:
Thank you!
@stuartfras
I think this is what you mean:
1. Cutting out & protection.
A riveted adaptor to secure the flexi hose at back.
Flexi hose fitted at the back
Although not my install photo, but you get the idea - with this OEM step & vent
If you'd rather have the proper Vw part at the back, I do have 1 for sale:
Sold - Vw Drivers Side Step Heater Pipework
Genuine Vw drivers step heater pipework duct, bought in error prior to installing Eberspacher and never fitted. What you see is what you get... £25, collect from next weeks T6 Forum meet at Brook Meadows, Sibbertoft or M-F during office hours Jct 40 M1, postcode WF5 9TQ Will not post. Item 1:
@stuartfras
I think this is what you mean:
1. Cutting out & protection.
View attachment 224649
A riveted adaptor to secure the flexi hose at back.
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Flexi hose fitted at the back
View attachment 224653
Although not my install photo, but you get the idea - with this step OEM & vent
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If you'd rather have the proper Vw part at the back, I do have 1 for sale:
Sold - Vw Drivers Side Step Heater Pipework
Genuine Vw drivers step heater pipework duct, bought in error prior to installing Eberspacher and never fitted. What you see is what you get... £25, collect from next weeks T6 Forum meet at Brook Meadows, Sibbertoft or M-F during office hours Jct 40 M1, postcode WF5 9TQ Will not post. Item 1:www.t6forum.com
Thank you, that was exactly what I wanted to know! I just bought a step which I have since discovered has the ducting included. I could be tempted by any other ducting/ heater gubbins if you're selling any though.
Don't forget that the OEM fitting is for 90mm ducting not the 60mm used on the 2Kw heaters.
What breed of heater are you fitting?
What breed of heater are you fitting?
I think I'll go for a Planar. I've read a lot of your (and others) posts about how they are actually Russian and similarly, it has warned me off going the Chinese route, but I can't afford the alternatives! It will be the last bit I actually buy so here's hoping something non Planar and used comes up for sale!
Latvian ownership is just a blind - see how the owner has moved his address from Russia to Israel to get round any sanctions ( there were 2 owners a while back but one has disappeared)
I refuse to support Put in in any way.
I refuse to support Put in in any way.
| Actual data. List of shareholders (1) | ||||||
| Time | Shares | Value | Share | Percent | Number of votes | Registered in State Enterprise register |
| Natural person(s) (xxxxxx-xxxxx) | ||||||
| From 30.10.2023 | 7 | 100 000.00 EUR | 700 000.00 EUR | 100.00 % | 7 | 07.11.2023 |
| Document country on the date of registration: Russian Federation |
| Actual data. List of beneficial owners (1) | ||
| Time | Country of residence | Citizenship |
| Natural person(s) (xxxxxx-xxxxx) | ||
| From 08.02.2018 | Israel | Israel |
| Type of control: as a member |
| Actual data. List of beneficial owners (1) | ||
| Time | Country of residence | Citizenship |
| Natural person(s) (xxxxxx-xxxxx) | ||
| From 08.02.2018 | Israel | Israel |
| Type of control: as a member Sign in |
| Changes in personal data. Actual data. List of beneficial owners. (1) | |
| Time | |
| Natural person(s) (xxxxxx-xxxxx) | |
| 14.06.2022 | From Russian Federation To Israel From I Type of control: as a member, II Type of control: as a representative of the executive or administrative body To Type of control: as a member |
Yeah have read with interest and I don't disagree with your stance but I also think that's a tricky line to draw as a consumer.
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